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Greg James’ 1,000km Tandem Ride Raises £4,225,939 for Comic Relief

The Comic Relief telethon confirmed a £4,225,939 total, lifted by a £100,000 gift from Coldplay.

Overview

  • James completed the eight-day challenge from Weymouth to Edinburgh, crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium on 20 March.
  • He broke down in tears at the finish and paid tribute to his father, who is recovering in hospital after a stroke.
  • Prince William joined for a leg near Doncaster as celebrity guests and cheering crowds along the route helped drive donations.
  • The final total was announced live on Red Nose Day, with James crediting Coldplay’s £100,000 donation for helping the funds ‘snowball’.
  • Appearing on BBC Breakfast on 21 March from his bath, James said he is ‘really sore’ and ‘trying to regain some feeling’ in his toes as he recovers at home.